Online Project Management Training

Become a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® credential offered through the Project Management Institute (PMI)® is considered a leading designation for project leaders and managers. This 100% online project management course will teach you the principles, skills, and practices of professional project management. Key course topics include project components such as time, cost, risk, and team communications.

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Career Pathways

Job Outlook for Project Managers

Demand for skilled project managers is strong, even during challenging economic times. Because project managers organize and streamline processes to conserve resources, demand for their services often increases when budgets for other activities suffer.

Current workforce trends indicate that approximately 2 million new project-oriented roles will be created annually through 2027. According to the PMI Project Management Salary Survey, project management salaries average $115,000. The national median salary of a CAPM-certified project manager is between $53,000 and $79,000.

Questions

Project Manager FAQs

What does a project manager do?

Project managers accept responsibility for the completion of specified projects. A project is an organized sequence of events that lead to an outcome. Project managers bring together the talent, resources and energy to start, manage and finish projects.

Is certification necessary for a project manager?

PMI certification is a widely understood and accepted designation for project managers. Employers, colleagues and customers recognize PMI-affiliated project managers for their commitment to quality and professionalism.

Is the CAPM designation good for new project managers?

While the CAPM certification can be earned by professionals in any career stage, its focus on essential project management concepts makes it an ideal match for early career professionals.

What does CAPM preparation involve?

CAPM preparation focuses on the flow and sequence of project management from start to finish. It emphasizes project resources, risks and the process of executing successful projects.

What You’ll Learn

Course Objectives

  • Meet the education prerequisites for the CAPM certification
  • Understand the essential elements of a project management foundation
  • Learn how to execute a project from start to finish
  • Be familiar with the most common project management concepts and terminology
  • Master the creation of project-driven budgets and timelines
  • Discover how to predict and prevent risks
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Before You Begin

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Meet Your Team

Instructors

Nikki Choyce

Nikki Choyce, PMP, has been involved in the project management field for more than 20 years and has worked as a project management consultant and instructor across Information Technology, Insurance, Manufacturing, Marketing, Aerospace, Construction, Telecommunications, and Healthcare.

Erica Kirwan

Erica Kirwan has more than 15 years of experience in process and project management. Previously, she served as Senior Project Manager for a Fortune 200 financial services company and holds an Advanced Project Management Certification from Stanford University.

Next Steps

Registration and Enrollment

This course is 100% online. Start anytime.

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